Padang Besar to Butterworth KTM Komuter Schedule 2024 (Jadual)
Travel by train from the Thailand / Malaysia border station of Padang Besar by KTM Komuter (commuter) is a very cheap way to get from the border to all railway stations in the states of Perlis, Kedah and Penang.
Connecting Komuter trains can also take you into Perak state as far as Padang Rengas (you have to change trains at Bukit Mertajam).
Padang Besar to Butterworth KTM Komuter Schedule 2024
(Jadual KTM Komuter Padang Besar ke Butterworth 2024 / Komuter时间表 2024)
Northern Commuter Train Timetable (Valid from September 16, 2023 into 2024):
Morning and early afternoon timetable:
To see the Komuter timetable from Butterworth to Pdg. Besar click here >
| Station | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padang Besar | 05:20 | 05:40 | 06:00 | 06:20 | 07:35 | 08:35 | 10:35 | 12:35 | 14:35 |
| Bukit Ketri | 05:32 | 05:52 | 06:12 | 06:32 | 07:47 | 08:47 | 10:47 | 12:47 | 14:47 |
| Arau | 05:39 | 05:59 | 06:19 | 06:39 | 07:54 | 08:54 | 10:54 | 12:54 | 14:54 |
| Kodiang | 05:45 | 06:05 | 06:25 | 06:45 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 11:00 | 13:00 | 15:00 |
| Anak Bukit | 05:58 | 06:18 | 06:38 | 06:58 | 08:13 | 09:13 | 11:13 | 13:13 | 15:13 |
| Alor Setar | 06:03 | 06:23 | 06:43 | 07:03 | 08:18 | 09:18 | 11:18 | 13:18 | 15:18 |
| Kobah | 06:14 | 06:34 | 06:54 | 07:14 | 08:29 | 09:29 | 11:29 | 13:29 | 15:29 |
| Gurun | 06:24 | 06:44 | 07:04 | 07:24 | 08:39 | 09:39 | 11:39 | 13:39 | 15:39 |
| Sungai Petani | 06:37 | 06:57 | 07:17 | 07:37 | 08:52 | 09:52 | 11:52 | 13:52 | 15:52 |
| Tasek Gelugor | 06:48 | 07:08 | 07:28 | 07:48 | 09:03 | 10:03 | 12:03 | 14:03 | 16:03 |
| Bukit Mertajam | 07:00 | 07:20 | 07:40 | 08:00 | 09:15 | 10:15 | 12:15 | 14:15 | 16:15 |
| Bukit Tengah | 07:04 | 07:24 | 07:44 | 08:04 | 09:19 | 10:19 | 12:19 | 14:19 | 16:19 |
| Butterworth | 07:11 | 07:31 | 07:51 | 08:11 | 09:26 | 10:26 | 12:26 | 14:26 | 16:26 |
Afternoon and evening timetable:
| Station | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padang Besar | 15:05 | 15:35 | 16:35 | 17:05 | 17:35 | 18:35 | 19:05 | 19:35 | 21:35 |
| Bukit Ketri | 15:17 | 15:47 | 16:47 | 17:17 | 17:47 | 18:47 | 19:17 | 19:47 | 21:47 |
| Arau | 15:24 | 15:54 | 16:54 | 17:24 | 17:54 | 18:54 | 19:24 | 19:54 | 21:54 |
| Kodiang | 15:30 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 17:30 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 19:30 | 20:00 | 22:00 |
| Anak Bukit | 15:43 | 16:13 | 17:13 | 17:43 | 18:13 | 19:13 | 19:43 | 20:13 | 22:13 |
| Alor Setar | 15:48 | 16:18 | 17:18 | 17:48 | 18:18 | 19:18 | 19:48 | 20:18 | 22:18 |
| Kobah | 15:59 | 16:29 | 17:29 | 17:59 | 18:29 | 19:29 | 19:59 | 20:29 | 22:29 |
| Gurun | 16:09 | 16:39 | 17:44 | 18:09 | 18:39 | 19:39 | 20:09 | 20:39 | 22:39 |
| Sungai Petani | 16:22 | 16:52 | 17:57 | 18:22 | 18:52 | 19:52 | 20:22 | 20:52 | 22:52 |
| Tasek Gelugor | 16:33 | 17:03 | 18:08 | 18:33 | 19:03 | 20:03 | 20:33 | 21:03 | 23:03 |
| Bukit Mertajam | 16:45 | 17:15 | 18:20 | 18:45 | 19:15 | 20:15 | 20:45 | 21:15 | 23:15 |
| Bukit Tengah | 16:49 | 17:19 | 18:24 | 18:49 | 19:19 | 20:19 | 20:49 | 21:19 | 23:19 |
| Butterworth | 16:56 | 17:26 | 18:31 | 18:56 | 19:26 | 20:26 | 20:56 | 21:26 | 23:26 |
For Komuter train fares, see below >
For the connecting commuter services from Bukit Mertajam to Perak state:
See our Bukit Mertajam to Padang Rengas Komuter timetable page here >
To check departure times from the official KTM Komuter website click here >
The seats and standing area inside a KTM Komuter train on this route.Komuter Utara trains (northern commuter trains) in Malaysia have seats available on the sides of the carriages, with open spaces all along the middle for standing passengers (like a subway / tube train).
Most of the time you should be able to get a seat, but at busy times of the day and some holiday periods, you may have to stand for part or all of the journey.
There are no toilets on board, so if you are on a long trip, use the station toilets before you get on if you think you may need to.
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A KTM Komuter train at the Padang Besar Railway Station, MalaysiaKTM Komuter Utara Ticket Prices / Fares (Harga Tiket / Tambang KTM Komuter Utara)
Commuter trains in Malaysia are easily the cheapest way to travel around the states of Perlis, Kedah, Penang and Perak (compared to the fast ETS trains or the bus).
To see a price list of commuter fares to/from Padang Besar click here >
For fares to/from other stations, please see the following pages:
Bukit Mertajam Komuter fares >
Buying Tickets
As there is no seat reservation available on these commuter trains, tickets are only available on the day on travel.
You buy your tickets from the station ticket counter, so if you are travelling from Thailand, make sure you have some Malaysian money with you before arriving, as there is currently no currency exchange booth at the Padang Besar Railway Station.
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Butterworth KTMB Komuter trains main page >
KTMB Bukit Mertajam train timetables >
KTMB Padang Besar train timetables main page >